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Miguel González (pitcher)

Miguel González, Mexican baseball pitcher

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Born
May 27, 1984
Age in 2026
42
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Birth year
1984

About Miguel González (pitcher)

Miguel Ángel González Martínez, also known by his nickname El Mariachi, is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2012 to 2018 for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and Texas Rangers. He played college baseball at Los Angeles Mission College. Gonzalez made his first major league start on July 6, 2012, against the Los Angeles Angels and earned the win, limiting the Angels to one run and three hits over seven innings. On May 9, 2013, González was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an unhealed blister on his throwing thumb; at the time he had a record of 2-2 in six starts with an ERA of 4.58. He earned a record of 11-8 on the year. On September 3, 2014, González pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Miguel González (pitcher) timeline

  1. Gonzalez made his first major league start on July 6, 2012, against the Los Angeles Angels and earned the win, limiting the Angels to one run and three hits over seven innings.
  2. On May 9, 2013, González was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an unhealed blister on his throwing thumb; at the time he had a record of 2-2 in six starts with an ERA of 4.58.
  3. On September 3, 2014, González pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career against the Cincinnati Reds.

The world when Miguel González (pitcher) was born

Miguel González (pitcher) was born in 1984. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1984

  • #1 song"When Doves Cry" – Prince
  • Top movieAmadeus
  • Top TV showDynasty
  • Best-selling bookThe Unbearable Lightness of Being – Milan Kundera

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMary Lou Retton wins Olympic all-around gymnastics gold
  • Top headlineBhopal gas disaster in India kills thousands
  • Technology milestoneApple Macintosh launches with revolutionary GUI
  • Defining fadBreakdancing
  • Notable inventionApple Macintosh
  • World population4.77 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championDetroit Tigers (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population235.8M

1984 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Miguel González (pitcher)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19842026
Gas$1.13$3.45/gal
Average home$72,400$435,000
Average income$26,433$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.36$11.95
Postage stamp$0.20$0.73
Population235.8M341 million

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